The Van Hool Alizee coach series dates back to 1978 when the range was launched by the Belgium coach builders, the Alizee design has been updated over the years, and the bodywork has been fitted to a wide range of chassis' from the likes of Leyland, Volvo and DAF. The Alizee series was replaced by the new T9 series in the late 1990's. Further information & a brief History of Van Hool can be found at the company's website www.vanhool.com.

The Alizee model was the first modern coach added to the OOC range, introduced in late 1996 the model comes in three variations, early style with recessed headlights, and later style with twin headlights that can be produced with or without a rear window. Some releases have also been fitted with a roof mounted air conditioning unit.